Queen Elizabeth II
Welcome ceremony in Scotland cancelled
Queen Elizabeth II at a performance in July.
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Queen Elizabeth II once again worries royal fans: she canceled the official welcoming ceremony in Scotland at short notice.
Traditionally, Queen Elizabeth II (96) is welcomed to her summer vacation at Balmoral Castle in Scotland with a welcome ceremony. However, this event has now been canceled at short notice, as the British “Mirror” reports. Instead, a small, private event will take place. The news raises renewed concerns about the health of the 96-year-old monarch.
Event adapted to the Queen’s well-being
According to “Mirror”, the queen intended to take part in the official welcoming ceremony until a few days ago. Apart from the cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, it is the first time in decades that the event has been cancelled. According to a royal insider, “the traditional greeting at Balmoral is usually a regular fixture on the Queen’s calendar and something Her Majesty greatly enjoys.” The fact that the ceremony “will not take place in its traditional form” is “a great disappointment”.
Other unspecified sources, however, spoke of a “good sign for the future”. Buckingham Palace itself said the private ceremony now planned was “in line” with adapting the Queen’s schedule to her “well-being,” according to The Mirror.
Welcome ceremony takes place within the castle walls
At the ceremony, the Queen traditionally inspects a Scottish honor guard and meets the Royal Regiment of Scotland’s mascot, Shetland pony Lance Corporal Cruachan IV , photographers and reporters.
Queen Elizabeth II has been on her summer vacation in Scotland since July 21. So far she has lived in the smaller country house, Craigowan Lodge. It is believed that she is now relocating to Balmoral Castle, which is very close by. The castle then remains closed to the public until they leave.